North Dakota

on U.S. Highway 2 in north-central North Dakota. (It’s also about 41 miles west of Rugby, the geographic center of the North America, also on Highway 2.) The Big Sky Buffalo Ranch headquarters and gift shop, where the Woodalls sell buffalo meat and other buffalo-related specialty items–are at 204 South Main St. in Granville. Tours…

The scenic Knife River Ranch in west-central North Dakota proves you don’t have to head out West to find ranches and wide-open spaces. Owners Ron and Lois Wanner operate this pretty 7,500-acre working ranch, located on the Knife River and featuring six rustic cabins. Guests can help with ranch chores, like rounding up cattle and…